Leakey Lost Indian Silver Mine — Real County

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Leakey Lost Indian Silver Mine — Real County

Lost Treasure TX • Real County County
Description
Real County legend of a lost Indian silver mine north of Leakey on the Frio River headwaters northwest of Uvalde.
Historical Notes
The Rocker Box Real County compilation describes a lost Indian silver mine north of Leakey. Leakey is the Real County seat on the Frio River, gateway to the Lone Star Motorcycle Rally and the Hill Country canyon country. Indian silver-mine tales often blend Lipan Apache and Comanche traditions with Spanish entrada folklore. Related entry: "Camp Wood Lost Spanish Silver Mines — Real County" documents a separate Spanish-mine variant in the same county. Coordinates mark Leakey in Real County northwest of Uvalde.
Status / Verification legend — Legendary or approximate

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